Abuse of authority (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Abuse of authority is an action and drama film directed by Stavros Tsiolis.
What it’s about. A police officer tries to discover the murderer of his brother, who was a pianist and a morphine. As a member of the Drug Enforcement Department, he tries to identify the head of a drug dealer gang. His unorthodox way of acting upsets his superiors, even though they allow him to continue his investigations. When the gang discovers that he is a police officer, he makes him a drug addict, but he manages to detoxify and eventually capture the gang's brain.
Who’s in it. Abuse of authority stars Nikos Kourkoulos as Haridimos Siontis, Manos Katrakis as Kanelos Vasilopoulos, Betty Livanou as Eleni and Spyros Kalogirou as Vasilis Apostolopoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Abuse of authority has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abuse of authority page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abuse of authority tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abuse of authority (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abuse of authority change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abuse of authority worth watching?
- Abuse of authority holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abuse of authority?
- Abuse of authority stars Nikos Kourkoulos, Manos Katrakis, Betty Livanou, Spyros Kalogirou and Giannis Argyris.
- When was Abuse of authority released?
- Abuse of authority was released in 1971.